Billboard Write Rihanna A Damning Open Letter, Rihanna Responds

19 February 2012

Music site Billboard have penned a controversial open letter to Rihanna, after rumours surfaced that the singer has used her ex Chris Brown on a remix of her latest single Birthday Cake.

Jason Lipshutz of Billboard, penned the letter that calls on Rihanna to consider her actions more carefully as she is a role model now for young women- especially those in turbulent relationships.

In part of the two page letter, Lipshutz writes, "... like it or not, millions of people are paying attention to you, trying to be as cool as you, attempting to find love in a hopeless place and wondering if it's okay to walk down the same dark alleyway twice."

"Young girls look up to people like you to guide them through circumstances too complex for them to tackle on their own, and by granting Chris Brown an iota of tolerance, you implicitly encourage others to consider doing the same."

Jason then finishes the passionate letter saying, "If you continue letting Chris Brown slither into your work or personal life, nothing tremendous will happen- bloggers will blog and a backlash will form, but you'll no doubt continue ruling the Hot 100 and the world will keep spinning."

He added, "Yet if you grit your teeth, sacrifice instinct and decide to inspire... even three years removed from that horrific incident, that "f**k yourself" moment, that public banishment of the man who physically attacked you, will still resonate with so many people looking for their own morsel of strength."

Rihanna took to Twitter.com to address the letter, writing, ""Chiefin' while ppl spend hrs on letters... *kanye shrug* #phu--it"

Adding, "Who Jah bless I say NO MAN CURSE! Ting's gettin better when they thought it would be worse ... I'm so solid as a rock, they just can't stop me now!"

Tell us what you think? Do you agree with the letter Billboard wrote?